Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts and Sciences BAE in Spanish, Elementary or Secondary Education (92 credits) Modern languages, Literatures, and Philosophy Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education Why study a language? Students learn the practical skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing, while also building enhanced analytical and critical thinking skills. Language is one of the foundations of cultural diversity and the program helps students better understand their own heritage. Study Abroad Opportunities The Modern Languages Department offers a summer program in Salamanca, Spain at the Colegio Delibes, an excellent opportunity for a first study abroad experience. Other opportunities to study in locations across the globe can be coordinated through the Study Abroad Office. Contact Elena Axton at 509.359.6275 or studyabroad@ewu.edu. Education Program In addition to studying the language, Spanish Education students complete either the Elementary or Secondary Education program, which leads to certification to teach preschool – grade 12 in the State of Washington. Some of the courses required by the Education program include: CMST 200 ENGL 101 and 201 MATH 107 (Secondary) MATH 211 and 212 (Elementary) EDUC 201 PSYC 304 SPED 363 ART 390 (Elementary) PHED 390 (Elementary) MUSC 450 (Elementary) Department Chair Dr. Florian Preisig 133 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6001 fpreisig@ewu.edu Department Assistant Vickie Roig 133 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.2481 vroig@ewu.edu Sample Careers Public School Teacher Private School Teacher Private Tutor Teacher Abroad
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENTS COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) SPAN& 121 Spanish I (5) SPAN 101 First-Year Spanish I (5) SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) ELECTIVES (24 credits) SPAN& 122 Spanish II (5) SPAN 102 First-Year Spanish II (5) SPAN& 123 Spanish III (5) SPAN 103 First-Year Spanish III (5) This program requires a grade equal to/greater than a 2.8 in ALL prerequisite coursework. The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program Cultural Diversity (one course) CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) HIST 107 Chicano History (5) HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) HIST 116 History of Africa (5) HIST117 History of India (5) ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) International Studies (one course) GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) PHIL 131 World Religions (5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5) POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)